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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.05, 91.66 and 49.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.05, 91.66 and 49.66 is: 74.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.05 : 91.66 = 49.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.05/91.66 = 49.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.05x = 91.66 × 49.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.05x = 4,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551.95/61.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.56

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